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Lance Cpl. Sean Taylor, a radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, catches his breathe after finishing a 3-mile run during a Physical Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 14, 2017. The PFT is an evaluation conducted throughout the Marine Corps annually to assess the level of fitness. For more information on the PFT updates, utilize Marine Corps Bulletin 6100. - Lance Cpl. Sean Taylor, a radio operator with Headquarters Battalion, catches his breathe after finishing a 3-mile run during a Physical Fitness Test at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 14, 2017. The PFT is an evaluation conducted throughout the Marine Corps annually to assess the level of fitness. For more information on the PFT updates, utilize Marine Corps Bulletin 6100.

New PFT; More pull-ups, more crunches, shorter run time

“America expects its Marine Corps to be the most ready when the Nation is least ready,” said General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “There are significant adjustments to the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scoring tables, requiring most Marines to demonstrate greater performance to meet the new minimum and maximum standards. We will monitor the effects of these adjustments for two years and then adjust if required to ensure our standards continue to contribute to the effectiveness of our force and enhance our ability to respond when our Nation calls.”

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Pfc. Alexander Pindea, a Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion, fires an M4 5.56mm carbine rifle during the unknown distance night shoot as part of the marksmanship coach's course at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, April 13, 2015. The Marines are the first cycle of coaches in training to fire on the modified tables of fire, tables two through six, which have replaced tables three through four. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam O. Korolev/Released) - Pfc. Alexander Pindea, a Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion, fires an M4 5.56mm carbine rifle during the unknown distance night shoot as part of the marksmanship coach's course at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, April 13, 2015. The Marines are the first cycle of coaches in training to fire on the modified tables of fire, tables two through six, which have replaced tables three through four. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam O. Korolev/Released)

Marksmanship coaches in training fire on newly implemented course of fire

Marines with Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course 4-15 were the first cycle of coaches in training to fire on the newly revised tables of fire at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The coaches trained in how to aid shooters using the new streamlined shooting scenarios, Tables 2 through 6, replacing Tables 2 through 4d. Coaches practiced using the new tables on April 13, 2015, at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility.

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Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines at the base theater, July 15, 2013. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, both visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii to discuss issues circulating within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses Marines at the base theater, July 15, 2013. Amos and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, both visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii to discuss issues circulating within the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

CMC spreads word to MCB Hawaii

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii and talked about several topics affecting the Marine Corps.

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